10/10 Full of surprises!
100000/10I am so happy that I watched this drama I was going to ignore it since it was in my watchlist.
I really like how this drama turned out, full of surprises.
My favorite character is ML he's so cool and his lines in the drama are so iconic, he's always fun. Such a good actor Z Tao is❤️
Both leads have such a good chemistry even when they are bickering. Their arguments are so fun and felt so natural.
FL is such a good actress, I love her!!
Her character had the best development. At the start I felt she was somewhat annoying but after some episodes she was so cool and I felt so attached to her character.
And the 2nd fl is so so smart and kind she always respects them and is such a good friend to both of them.
2nd ML had character development and i like how he came to his senses and found himself.
I really like FL brother he is such a cute character and whenever he smiles my hearts goes boom boom💣💥
Overall such a great drama and acting was really good and I became Z Tao's fan😌❤️
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Weirdly interesting
This is a different kind of "relive your college years" drama.About the "relive thing":
- I liked the fact of how they mixed fiction with reality about the reason why she " went back", making it kinda logical (but at the same time not).
-I liked best the first half of the drama where she was " reliving" her life, than when she came back.
It really catched me how she was "changing everything" and noticing how the ML actually cared for her. So it started pretty well and that "arc" caught my attention , but when she came back, it was kinda "o-kay...👀 So how is this going to end now? ". I think it was because I had a different idea of how she was going to "come back".
- The character development of the FL is really good
The ending:
Is kinda good, but it could've been so much better. I felt a little bit dissapointed, but at the same time I understood why it was like that. Plus the last scene kinda made forget my dissapointment tho. 🤣 So it was good, but not AWESOME level.
Drama overall:
-I liked it, but I found it a little bit long. I think 28 eps would've been enough. But is still a good watch. Not that I loved it to the point that I would rewatch it again and again, but is still good.
In my opinion, this is not a masterpiece, just a good piece. One that you can watch while you're waiting for another dramas or you don't what to watch.
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Where do I even begin?! It says a lot when I start missing a drama before I’m even close to finishing, but this one was a sweet surprise! It’s heart warming and heartfelt, serious and emotional, and yet comedic and funny all at the same time. The filming was so well done with the cinematography and I loved how time travel was depicted as it weaved in and out of flashbacks to give us a story. I was so impressed by the fluidity of the drama... questions were slowly answered and it’s been a while since I didn’t want to fast forward through a single episode. ML and FL’s chemistry was probably one of the most natural I’ve seen on screen and they didn’t miss a comedic beat. Their banter, wit, and rapid comebacks was so fun to watch, I wondered at times if it was even scripted. ML was charismatic and charming (I do love his hair!!) and FL was adorable and smart. They both brought to life their characters and I was hooked early on. There wasn’t one person I didn’t like in this drama… every supporting character was well written... drama took time to. show us their struggles and flaws and how even the most brilliant and ambitious can fall when faced with the harsh reality of life.
I usually don’t say much about the OST but this one has a few songs that really stood out and brought out the best in this drama (not to mention some tears too). Overall, a really good watch!! I’m going to miss this one!
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I had read the reviews raving about this drama and was quite excited to follow it. However as I had just finished watching Lighter and Princess, Legally Romance did not work for me. The basic plot held a lot of promise but the execution fell flat. The first half of the series which had Qian Wei reliving her school days was quite draggy with side plots which were boring. I wanted to give up but preserved to see whether there was merit to be discovered. The series only got a bit interesting in the middle episodes but the ending episodes were rather melodramatic (with schemes to murder included) and seemed to be incongruous with the earlier part of the series and especially with a light romance. The story had little tension and I could not detect the CP between the leads. The best part of the series was Qian Wei's relationship with her father and how she came to terms with her father's death by returning to the past to bid farewell. Furthermore I just could not get past the ML's haircut. Now if only the ML had been played by Chen Feiyu or Wang Anyu............. Was this review helpful to you?
Refreshing
I really enjoyed the drama. The ML here is my personal favourite type of men. Not the arrogant one but the cute and easygoing one. I really love his personality. The story is refreshing and very likable. From the comedy elements to the dipressing ones, everything was neatly put out. I loved the family and the friends dynamics. Personally the college moments is my fav. A flawed SML whom I just wanted to kick out of the screen many times. Though the story has many flaws. And felt the need to tie up some endings properly/ why it happened in the first place. There was lack of explanation or motive. But both the ML and FL makes up for those parts with there characters.Was this review helpful to you?
2 episodes are enough to get hooked. Try it.
This is my first review. (*A drama able to motivate me enough to post a review simply means that it was just excellent)It took me a long time before deciding to watch it.
The synopsis in itself did not attract me very much. I saw the word "coma" and i was already expecting some kind of memory loss, being dragging and annoying. Also, i was expecting the traditional office romance macho boss/ fragile dumb assistant.
It was therefore such a surprise.
This drama is a little gem! This is a Feel Good drama.
From the story, the chemistry between the main leads , even the second leads and support role who acted wonderfully, to the OST, everything was perfect.
Cdrama tends to have a lot of episodes ( another reason why i hesitated to start it) and though we sometimes feel the urge to skip some of the scenes, at times full episodes , this drama will exactly be like your favorite dessert that you will be savoring.
Special note on the dialogues (added to the excellent acting). These were so well written that i was pausing the drama from time to time to enjoy them and appreciate it fully. (Note there that i do not speak Chinese and had it subtitled in English) My guess is that for those understanding Chinese, the puns must surely be way more enjoyable.
Therefore, to those having the drama on their watchlist, hesitating to start it, i will not add anymore to this review but simply tell you to start the first 2 episodes (which will be more than enough to get you hooked) and to get ready for some wonderful sleepless nights.
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Having a bad day? Watch this drama.
Love the chemistry of the leads! I think that's what this drama has got in spades. They seriously make you laugh and cry with them as they face their challenges. Their acting is so natural that it's so easy to get caught up in their world and end up rooting for them time and time again.I also liked the side stories within the drama: how individuals make decisions in life, what motivates them, how families are so different... the list goes on. Suffice it to say that it's not boring. Oh and they are so generous with the kissing! Love love love!
My only beef is Lu Xun's hair. I wish it didn't stay the same :))))
Imma rewatch this soon!
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Satisfyingly good
This is a must watch. Fluffy, funny and sweet. FL is cute and cheeky while ML is subtly sexy and loyal (arggh, those hidden smiles). If you are expecting an intense legal drama then this might not be for you. Laws were only cited like part of everyday life. I was prepared to suspend my disbelief but the 'time travel' actually made sense.The leads' chemistry was through the roof. They had ways to express ILY without saying ILY. I particularly liked the 3 time hand squeeze. I felt like I watched 2 love stories in one, college romance and workplace romance. Both of which did not fail to give the flutters.
From the first episode, you can already see that Luxun does not do things that will charm Quanwei, instead he challenges her to be better but secretly helps her. You can also sense that he likes her but does not cross the boundary of boss and assistant. She did not look at him with romance in her eyes but she admired him and was comfortable with him. It was also very funny that she kept breaking the fourth wall, and I was hooked.
What I really liked is that show makes you feel that you can make your 'what ifs' into your 'what is', that reality is better than dreams and that there is a special someone, who may not be perfect, but this person will fill the void in your heart.
Some scenes were not realistic (well, this is a drama) but the end was still so satisfying. You can feel that after the drama ends, the characters will still argue, make up and fall in love all over again. The OSTs were also wonderful. The montage in the last episode was also like icing on cake, so make sure that you watch it until the very end.
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Not What I Was Expecting, But So Much More.
Public Service Announcement: THERE IS A SCENE AFTER THE CREDITS OF THE FINAL EPISODE. STICK AROUND UNTIL THE VERY END!Once in a while a drama comes along that grabs you and holds on. I have only experienced this with a handful of C-Dramas, but when they hook me they REALLY don't let go. This show has been added to the very short list of dramas that live in my heart rent-free. It didn't follow the standard "overbearing CEO/overbearing boss" trope despite that being the overall premise of the plot and it kept me emotionally engaged from start to finish.
The acting of the cast impressed me, especially the FL (Song Zu Er) and ML (Z. Tao). I had watched 10 episodes of 'The Brightest Star In The Sky' before I dropped it, partially because I didn't like the acting. Z. Tao has either improved his skills or had better direction in 'Legally Romance' because he seemed much more natural in this role. The supporting cast was also exceptional, especially the FL's brother (Yan An) for being such a new actor. I had previously watched him in 'Love Crossed' and he was so-so in that show. His skills have improved exponentially VERY quickly. The SML (Garvey Jin) had fantastic presence and charisma. His use of facial expressions to convey emotions was seriously remarkable. He also made me fall a little in love with him - both as a fresh-faced university student and a jaded adult.
The cinematography in this show was so gorgeous. It's hard to explain, but sometimes the use of the camera angles and lighting made it seem even more like a fantasy dreamscape. The director is quite young and relatively new, with only 3 dramas under his belt, but this show felt polished and shiny, like a far more experienced director was at the helm. One of my favourite aspects of this show was the brief 4th wall breaks the FL has while she talks directly to the viewers. They're used so well and give a lot of really important information very quickly. It's rare to see a 4th wall break done frequently and done well at the same time.
I'm not much of an OST person, I don't tend to notice songs aside from the mood they create in the scene, but the music in this drama was good enough that I took note of several tracks. One song in particular had me replaying the scene over and over just to listen to the music and going on a mad Shazam/Spotify/YouTube/Google search to find the full length version. Alas, the song eludes me still, much to my frustration.
My only *very minor* dislike in this show is that once in a while it can be confusing when they're discussing some aspects of legalities, contracts, etc. For the most part all the legal jargon was toned down and easy to understand, but in the final 8 episodes I found a few of the discussions about the cases harder to follow. I also found some of the blur between the past, the 'second' past, and the actual current timeline could get a little too ambiguous about what was actually experienced by people that didn't relive the "second" past.
Overall this was an excellent drama with lots of cute scenes between the ML and FL, as well as the secondary couple. There were also a lot of emotional scenes throughout the show that had me shedding a few of my own tears, and even some action-packed moments that made the climax quite intense. Definitely worth the watch!
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Hidden gem
Just finished this after binge watching it... It's been awhile since I enjoyed a show like this. I think the last time was fall in love, where Zhang Jing yi and Cheng Xing xu as the main characters.From the 1st episode to the last, pulled you in, the pace was great for this drama and there was no dragging nor any weird inconveniences within the show which was great.
The characters had a great chemistry and they were naturally funny and real without even trying and this isn't easy to come by.
For once there were no meddling in-laws and the likes. They were valid in their actions such as liu Shu yin's father which wasn't extreme. The second leads weren't dying to get their non sensical revenge just because they couldn't get the male lead so it was refreshing to watch.
As for the OST , I can't say it was the best I've ever heard like Long Ballard,my little happiness and even go into your heart have amazing OSTS. But Z.Tao's was amazing and some in between. So I'd give it a 7 at least.
The story in itself was great. A balance of both law and romance and everyday life. The father's love for qian Wei was very touching and real. The trauma's that affected the characters are all relatable and understandable without seemingly to be overbearing.
Loved it, but one thing though, z.tao's hair was just funny with the suit but it made sense for his character. Don't judge a book by its cover kinda type of vibe I guess.
If they also added court scenes like maybe going defending would have made it much better and interesting
All in all bingeability is high and the pace great.. I'd recommend it ..
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One of the best modern dramas
The story is so well wriiten! I fell in love with many of these characters. I am not an office drama person so I was skeptical of the legal portions. The legal backdrop helped to develop the characters and provide healing of regrets from the past so I actually enjoyed that part. I was very surprised to see such depth to the characters in a modern drama of only 33 episodes. Usually this onky happens in the ancient dramas of 50 episodes. I cheered and cried my way through each episode and cant wait to watch it again.Was this review helpful to you?
